Call Today for a Free QuoteWas your home built before 1950? There’s a good chance you have knob-and-tube (K&T) wiring. This early method of wiring was most common in North America from around the 1880s to the 1940s as American’s used less energy and electricians were less skilled.As years passed and more energy is consumed […]
Request a QuoteIn the event of a weather disaster, a downed power line or a power grid going offline, a home generator is often a good solution for keeping a home powered-up. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), thunderstorms and lightning occur once every 5 to 6 days in Maryland during the […]
Request a QuoteAre you thinking of selling your house? There is a lot of prep work to do before a home goes on the market, including decluttering, giving the interior a good scrubbing and a fresh coat of paint, and adding some “curb appeal” with new landscaping. One item that is very important, but is […]
Call Today for a Free QuoteSome homeowners find the gray box in their basement or utility room to be confusing or even a little intimidating. Some folks avoid the main breaker panel because they are concerned about getting shocked or breaking something. While there are many electrical issues that are best left to a licensed […]
Call Today for a Free QuoteWe want to let you know that we are still open during the COVID-19 outbreak. At Milton Electric, we are taking the necessary steps to ensure that our employees and customers stay safe. If you have some free time, now’s the perfect opportunity to check around your home and ensure […]
Request a QuoteOne of the most common calls we receive at Milton is a panicked customer who says the electrician they hired (from another company) has abandoned their residential or commercial job! Normally it’s because the person they hired was too busy to take the job in the first place, or because they didn’t have […]
The holiday season is underway, which means electric costs are on the rise. While there’s no getting around needing more electricity during cold months, there are precautions you can take to ensure a safe household this winter. Holiday Lights There are major differences between outdoor and indoor holiday lights. Outdoor lights are more durable to […]
Security lighting is the best preventative measure that you can take for home security. This may include outdoor motion lights or other such lighting for burglary deterrence and nighttime security purposes. Intruders, no matter their intention, do not like lights on at night. It will expose them and will most certainly deter them. Here are […]
Spring is right around the corner! These next few weeks are traditionally the time of year we clean the house, clear the clutter, and finally find the time to really get our house in order. Electrical inspections may not be part of your annual checklist, but as the temperatures start to warm, consider some of […]
As temperatures drop this winter, your first reaction may be to crank up the thermostat. But then you remember what it costs to heat your entire home and wonder if there are better options available. Let’s look at a few other methods to keep warm in the coming months. Wood-Burning Fireplaces Traditional fireplaces look great […]